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#BS-2018-LEXRC3-472E2018 Lexus Rc 300
Based on reports from 1 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 1 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Speed Control (1 reports).
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Buy / Skip Verdict
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Lexus Rc 300: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lexus Rc 300, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (1 recall)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Lexus Rc 300 is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is ac / heater.
2018 Lexus Rc 300 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)
This vehicle
1
Class avg
24
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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